US Bridges

Saunders Hill RD over Plum Bottom Crk

Fair

Allegany County, New York · 0.2 MI South Amity Lake · Structure no. 000000002213990

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
189
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saunders Hill RD over Plum Bottom Crk is a wood or timber slab carrying Saunders Hill RD over Plum Bottom Crk in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 45 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 189 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 265 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSaunders Hill RD
CrossesPlum Bottom Crk
Location0.2 MI South Amity Lake
Coordinates42.21352, -77.98274
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic189 (2020)
Projected traffic265 by 2040
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$826,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Saunders Hill RD over Plum Bottom Crk built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Saunders Hill RD over Plum Bottom Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Saunders Hill RD over Plum Bottom Crk carry?

About 189 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Saunders Hill RD over Plum Bottom Crk?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Saunders Hill RD over Plum Bottom Crk?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.